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Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLSubchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Part X - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIM STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE
Section 61-63.X.RHA 10.6 - Specific Technical Information

S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-63.X.RHA 10.6

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Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
Section 61-63.X.RHA 10.6 - Specific Technical Information

The specific technical information shall include the following information needed for demonstration that the performance objectives and the applicable technical requirements of this part will be met:

10.6.1 A description of the characteristics of the selected site in relation to the construction of a waste storage facility. The description shall include technical bases and supporting calculations to justify the selection of property boundary and to determine that the operation of the facility will have a minimum impact of the surrounding areas and estimates of radiation doses which could occur at the property boundary in the event of accident conditions.
10.6.2 A description of the design features of the storage facility in relation to containing and maintaining the waste; measures to control access and security; applicability of the wastes containers for storage and disposal; waste container repackaging capability; occupational exposures; and storage site monitoring.
10.6.3 A description of the principal design criteria and their relationship to the performance objectives.
10.6.4 A description of the design basis natural events or phenomena and their relationship to the principal design criteria.
10.6.5 A description of codes and standards which the applicant has applied to the design and which will apply to construction of the storage facility.
10.6.6 A description of the building construction which shall include the pad, roof, weather protection, insulation and humidity control.
10.6.7 A description of the operation of the storage facility which shall include as a minimum the methods of waste storage; program and procedures for waste container segregation; consideration of the effect of radiation field from neighboring packages to container degradation; hazards posed to container integrity; design features of the ventilation systems, fire protection and suppression systems; accessibility for routine and periodic inspection and physical inventory; emergency equipment access; the ability to monitor and detect container failure; collection system capability in case of leakage from damaged containers; and program and equipment including remote handling equipment for handling, repairing or repackaging leaking or damaged containers. The description shall also include a description of the methods to be employed in the handling and storage of wastes containing non radiological substances that might affect meeting the performance objectives of this part.
10.6.8 A description of the decontamination and decommissioning (D & D) plan of the storage facility.
10.6.9 A description of the kind, amount, classification and specification of the radioactive waste proposed to be received, possessed, and stored at the storage facility. The waste classification and packaging must meet the requirements set forth in Part III of these regulations.
10.6.10 A description of the quality control program for the determination of storage site characteristics and for quality control during the design, construction, operation, and D & D of the storage facility and the receipt, handling, and storage of waste. Audits and managerial controls must be included.
10.6.11 A description of the radiation safety program for control and monitoring of radioactive effluents to ensure compliance with the performance objective in 10.14 and occupational radiation exposure to ensure compliance with the requirements of Part III of these regulations and to control contamination of personnel, vehicles, equipment, and the storage facility. A description of the projected exposure rates, needs and types of shielding, and changes in personnel monitoring which will be required as a result of waste storage. Both routine operations and accidents shall be addressed. The program description must include procedures, instrumentation, facilities, and equipment.
10.6.12 A description of an emergency plan for handling unplanned events must be available to institute protective actions.
10.6.12.1 The plan must incorporate waste management provisions that are sufficient to comply with the requirements of this regulation.
10.6.12.2 The plan must describe arrangements agreed to by local police department, fire department, hospitals, contractors and State and local emergency response teams to coordinate emergency services.
10.6.12.3 The plan must include a list of all emergency equipment at the facility. The list must be up to date and include the location and physical description of each item on the list.
10.6.13 A description of the environmental monitoring program to provide data to evaluate potential health and environmental impacts and the plan for taking corrective measures.
10.6.14 A description of the administrative procedures that the applicant will apply to control activities at and any wastes generated from the operation of the storage facility.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-63.X.RHA 10.6